Ancient Rome Review

How did Italy’s land allow the region to support a large population?

• Italy was a fishing community, allowing the people to eat lots of fish.

• The large flat plains were ideal for growing crops.

• Mountains made mining flourish, giving the people the ability to trade to get crops

•    Being near the Mediterranean Sea, the people were able to travel and trade.

What geographic features influenced Rome’s development?

 

 

• Located along a river, and the Mediterranean Sea

    

• Located along rugged mountains

• There was a mild climate, and large flat plains for the ability to grow crops

• All the Above

  What kinds of communities did the Greeks settle?

•   Farming Communities.

• Mining Communities

• Fishing Communities.

• Trade Communities

How did the Greeks influence the Romans?

• The Greeks influenced by Grape and Olive Farming

• The Greeks gave the Romans their alphabet, and later influenced the Romans by showing them architecture, sculptures, and literature.

• Both a & b

• None of the above

What is a republic?

• A political party.

• A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.

• A fancy way to say Democracy.

• Where one ruler has absolute power.

What kinds of people were considered plebeians?

• The Wealthy Landowners

• Poor shopkeepers, small farm owners and artisans

• Large plantation owners

• Slaves

What Kinds of people were considered patricians?  

• Wealthy Landowners

• Poor shopkeepers, small farm owners and artisans

• Both a & d

• Rome’s oldest and most prominent families

What is the main difference between plebeians and patricians?

• The main difference is that only the patricians are considered citizens

• The main difference is that they spell the names differently

• The main difference is that the plebeians are poor, and the patricians are wealthy

• The main difference is that the Patricians can vote and the plebeians cannot vote.

 

What is a dictator? Why did the Romans believe they needed a dictator?

• A dictator is a person granted absolute power. The Romans believed that they needed a strong ruler.

• A dictator is someone voted into office. The Romans believed that they needed a president.

•   A dictator is a person granted absolute power. The Romans believed that they needed someone to dictate every move they make.

• A dictator is the ruler of the republic. The Romans believed that they needed a strong ruler.

What was Carthage?  Where was Carthage based?

• Carthage was a place for the rich. Carthage was based along the North Coast of Africa

•   Carthage was a war that was fought. Carthage was based in Ancient Rome.

• Carthage was a trading empire. Carthage was based along the Coast of Asia.

• Carthage was a trading empire. Carthage was based along the North Coast of Africa.